Dell Force10 C300 C300 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 39

9 Powering Up Before you supply power to the chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you re-inspect your equipment rack and chassis. Verify that: • The equipment rack or properly secured and grounded. • The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack. • Make sure the ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than the room temperature) is within the limit specified for the unit. • Make sure there is sufficient airflow around the unit. • Make sure electrical circuits are not overloaded - consider the nameplate rating of all the connected equipment, and make sure you have over current protection. • At least two supply modules are installed. • All supply module is properly installed. • All supply modules are switched to the OFF (bottom) position. • The remote source complies with the input specifications in the section System Specifications on page 62. • Cables connect to the remote source. • The fan tray is installed and cannot be removed by pulling on the fan tray handle. • At least one RPM is installed. • All line cards and RPMs are properly installed and secured. • All chassis slots are filled. Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots. • Make sure no objects are placed on top of the unit. • Make sure the equipment is properly grounded. Supplying WARNING: Never operate the C300 System without a fan tray. Installing and Maintaining the C150 System 39